It’s officially been 5 months since I’ve last eaten meat. I not only feel fantastic but, I’ve lost a little weight.

I’ve been having so much fun trying new things.. I’ve made homemade Seitan, tried Tempeh, Mastered Tofu, and have a new found appreciation for the pre-made Veggie Burgers, Hot Dogs, Breakfast Sausages, and Italian Sausages from Kroger. (Who knew that Meat-less Meat could be soooo delicious?)

This week I have been craving something deep fried and Buffalo Flavored.. Got in the kitchen and BAM.. this happened!

Deep Fried Vegan Buffalo Strips

Ingredients

1 16-ounce block tofu, well-pressed

1/4 cup corn starch

1/2 tsp. garlic salt

1/2 tsp. onion powder

1/4 tsp. black pepper

1 cup Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1-To-1 Baking Flour

1/4 cup of Soy Milk

1 to 2 tbsp. oil for pan-frying

1/3 cup hot wing sauce, or any kind of hot sauce you like

Directions

After well-pressing your Tofu cut into your desired shape.

In a plastic zip lock bag combine your Seasonings and Cornstarch. Put your Tofu into the mixture and coat.

I recently decided to treat myself to a fancy lunch which led me to the cutest little Vegetarian Soul Food Restaurant here in Detroit, Detroit Vegan Soul. They have two locations one near my work and another near my home which is absolutely amazing.

I chose to visit the location near my home and was pleasantly surprised. The restaurant had a really nice vibe, it was cute and cozy, and the staff was friendly which is always a bonus.

I had visited their website menu prior to going to the restaurant to get a feel for what they offer and instantly fell in love with Everything on the menu. I ultimately decided to try the Fried Tofu “Catfish” Dinner.

The dinner came with 4 pieces of Fried Tofu “Catfish”, Vegan Tarter Sauce, 2 Hush puppies, Red Skin Potatoes & Onions, and a Broccoli/Corn Medley. Everything was absolutely incredible. I must give a big kudos to them.. That Fried Tofu was Bomb! I’ve learned a neat little trick on how to make delicious Tofu (recipes coming soon) however, after trying this I apparently still have a lot to learn.

Overall, I loved everything about the experience and I now have a new fave place to visit that’s close to home. ❤

When I tell you this dish gave me life… I mean it gave me my whole entire life!

This dish was rich and flavorful and contained an explosion of flavors from sweet to spicy, with the perfect hint of salty from the seaweed. The Vegetables were made to perfection… There was Spinach, Broccoli, Zucchini, Squash, Lima Beans, Cabbage, and strips of Seaweed Wrap. This was different from pretty much anything that I’ve ever eaten. I did really enjoy the dish overall and am super inspired to try my hand at recreating this at home. I can’t wait to try it and share the recipe. Stay posted to see how it turns out.

With the New Year… as always comes the New Year Resolutions. This year I’ve decided to re-visit an old Resolution.. Becoming Ovo-Lacto Vegetarian! I tried being Vegetarian a few years ago and it was great however, as a younger woman I wasn’t very committed. I did enjoy playing around with Tofu and trying “new” veggies and recipes however, I wasn’t much of a cook and the Lifestyle got pretty expensive.. eating out all of the time.

Now that I’m older and wiser 🙂

I’ve decided to re-visit the Veg Life! I’m doing this more so, for health reasons. I’ve suffered from Hypertension for over 20 years now and I’ve packed on the pounds over the years and now I’m ready to re-claim my life and make healthier decisions.

With that being said I’ve decided to show my lil Blog Baby some love as I have been MIA for a few months while I made awful food choices 😦 Now, I’m back.. Focused.. and Eager as Ever to start my Journey anew as a real life Vegetarian.

It’s only been officially 2 days but, I feel great and am staying committed.

There was nothing fabulous or fancy about this lunch it was simply delicious and super healthy! Well… Healthier than what I typically eat 🙂

This salad was delivered to my desk via the Press Room Detroit Cafe-Market. Which is a convenient, and brilliant idea to earn extra money for the restaurant and super convenient for those of us who are too lazy (just kidding) Too busy… to run downstairs. Anywhoo.. Just a quick check in and hopefully inspiration to someone who wants to eat healthier but, lacks ideas, and motivation.

Last night my son and I went to spend a little “QT” with my baby sister who is a great home cook that treated our pallets to her wonderfully delicious Chicken Alfredo and Cheesy Garlic Bread.

In addition to the amazing pasta, she introduced me to what I think may actually be one of my new favorite wines 😍! It was a glass of Santero Moscato & Peach.. Yummm!

I typically don’t care for Moscato however, this one tastes like a fresh, crisp, sparkling, Chardonnay infused with Champagne and Peaches. This was such a delightful wine that I definitely plan to add this to my list of favorites!

We had an Amazing visit, the food was incredible and as always I can’t wait until our next visit!

Happy Labor Day! While everyone’s enjoying barbecue on this Amazing end of Summer Day. I decided that since I’m home alone and craving something sweet🍬. Per my norm.. while the boys are away. Mama just wants to bake! Well, I ended up frying but, the end result came out absolutely friggin Ah-mazzzzzing! Directions: 1. Mix your Pancake Mix, Vegetable Oil, Milk, and Egg in a medium sized Mixing Bowl until you form a consistent Batter. 2. Add Vegetable Oil into a large frying pan or deep fryer, making sure that oil is 2″ deep. Heat oil until temp reaches 350 degrees. 3. Line an empty Baking Sheet or Plate with 2 layers of Paper Towel. 4. Dip Oreos into the Batter until they’re completely covered (I recommend 3-4 at a time). 5. Fry in the oil for 2-3 minutes until golden. 6. Remove from the oil & transfer to lined Baking Sheet or Plate with Paper Towels. 7. Plate your Oreos, Sprinkle with Powdered Sugar (optional).. I chose not too.. Not a huge fan. Let them cool and Enjoy! ❤